Sara Shamdani

Science Fiction

When I told my partner that I had a writing assignment on something outside of my comfort zone, a huge grin appeared on his face. He doesn’t shy away from what makes him uncomfortable. That’s one of the things I love about him. His suggestion was to read a science fiction short story and writeContinue reading “Science Fiction”

I begin with fear

I am afraid to speak up. I am a first generation immigrant, a racialized woman, with English not as my first language, and with an ancient fear passed down through generations before me of those who dared to speak up and were prosecuted for speaking up. My family left their country of origin, partially outContinue reading “I begin with fear”

Let me tell you a bit about myself

I love to play board games and video games. I love thinking, assessing, strategizing, rolling the dice, thinking again, and having fun. I have found that through play I get to know myself and those I play with. I learn about who I am in the decisions I make and I get to experiment withContinue reading “Let me tell you a bit about myself”